When a stock is sold for a profit, the capital gain is the difference between the net sales price of the securities and their net cost, or original basis. If a stock is sold below cost, the difference [..]

an increase in the value of an asset. • the asset is worth more than it cost.

The gain on the sale of a capital asset.

Capital Improvement Capital improvement is an item that adds value to the property, adapts the property to new uses, or prolongs the life of property.  Maintenance is not a capital improvement.

An increase in the price of a capital asset or investment such as property, land or securities. A profit will be realised if the asset or investment is sold, in which case capital gains tax (CGT) will likely be payable. CGT may be payable in some jurisdictions even if a capital asset is merely transferred or given away. Inflation and currency movem [..]

The increase in value that the owner of an asset experiences when the price of the asset rises, including when the currency in which the asset is denominated appreciates. Contrasts with capital loss.

Profit earned from the sale of an asset.

The the profit derived from the selling price exceeding its initial purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit. An unrealized capital gain is an investment [..]

The profit that comes when an investment is sold for more than the price the investor paid for it.

Definition The amount by which an asset's selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit. An unrealized capital gain is [..]

The positive change in the value of an asset, a negative capital gain is a capital loss.

(often applied to real estate, although it can be applied to any asset) is a term that refers to the amount by which an item's current selling price exceeds the price of the item's initial p [..]

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Profit from sale of a particular asset at a higher market price than it cost. Investors often buy for the sale of an expected increase in value of an asset rather than of the income it may generate du [..]

An increase in the value of an asset such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate between the time the asset was purchased and the time the asset was sold.

Profit from the sale or trade of an investment property such as stock or real estate.

The amount by which the net proceeds from the sale of a capital item exceeds the book value of the asset.

Portion of the total GAIN recognized on the sale or exchange of a noninventory asset which is not taxed as ORDINARY INCOME. Capital gains have historically been taxed at a lower rate than ordinary inc [..]

A profit realized from the sale of property, stocks or other investments.

A profit made from buying something (property, shares of stock, etc) and reselling it at a higher price. Capital gains are typically taxed at a lower rate than other income; see the capital gains calc [..]

This is the profit made between the buying and selling of assets such as shares, unit trusts or property.

The amount by which an asset's selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit. An unrealized capital gain is an investme [..]

On the stock exchange, a capital gain is the positive difference

With stocks sold at profits, net selling price minus net cost.

The growth in value of an asset after deducting the cost of the purchase.

The monetary gain obtained when you sell an asset for more than you paid for it.

Profit on the sale or disposition of a capital asset. A gain resulting from a scaling-down of business debts, as in a reorganization, an arrangement with creditors, or a purchase of the company's [..]

Is the amount gained when an asset is sold above its original purchase price.  It is the difference between what you paid for an asset (including buying costs) and what you got when you sold it (less [..]

It is the amount gained when an asset is sold above its original purchase price.

Profit obtained on disposal of a capital asset.

The dollar amount by which an asset’s selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. For example, if you buy a stock for $4 per share and sell it for $7 per share, your capital gain is $3 per share [..]

An increase in the value of an asset between the time it is bought and the time it is sold.

A capital gain is the increase in an asset's value, such that it becomes worth more than the purchase price. The gain is known as an unrealized capital gain until the asset is sold. Once the asse [..]

is an increase in the value of an investment. It is the difference between the purchase price (the basis) and the sale price of an asset.

(gain en capital ou plus-value). An increase in the money value of a capital asset such as a share, bond, parcel of land, antique or other asset, which results in a profit if the asset is sold. If a s [..]

The amount by which an asset's selling price exceeds its original purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit, an unrealized capital gain is an investment that would result in a profit if sold. IRS levies capital gains tax for realized capital gains from the sale of mutual funds, bonds, options, home [..]

The profit remaining when an asset is sold for more than its original purchase price. Capital gains are subject to tax so the investor will not necessarily receive the total profit made. A capital loss is when the asset is sold for less than its original purchase price.

The amount by which an asset's selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit. An unrealized capital gain is an investment that hasn't been sold yet but would result in a profit if sold. Capital gain is often used to mean realized capital gain.

Profit from sale of a particular asset at a higher market price than it cost. Investors often buy for the sale of an expected increase in value of an asset rather than of the income it may generate du [..]

The amount by which an asset's selling price exceeds its initial purchase price. A realized capital gain is an investment that has been sold at a profit. An unrealized capital gain is an investme [..]

Money made by selling a fixed asset.

Gain following the transfer of company stocks, or the sale of titles and rights related to them (warrants, convertible bonds, options, etc.) at a price higher than the purchase price (see terms Administered savings, Managed savings).

The difference between what you paid for an asset (including buying costs) and what you got when you sold it (less selling costs).

The positive difference between the sale and purchase price of an investment.

Profit realized on the sale of securities. An unrealized capital gain is an increase in the value of securities that have not been sold.

The profit that is made if you sell an asset for more than you bought it.

A type of profit derived by selling an asset at a higher price than that at which it was purchased. One-half of the amount is taxable as income when received.

Profit realized on the sale of securities. An unrealized capital gain is an increase in the value of securities that have not been sold.

The profit made on the sale of investments, such as shares or property.

The difference between a security's purchase price and its selling price, when the difference is positive.

The profit made when an asset is sold for a higher price than that at which it was bought. 

A capital gain is realized when a capital property (for example, a share or land) is sold or considered to have been sold for more than the total of its adjusted cost base and the outlays and expenses incurred to sell the property. Outlays and expenses include fixing-up expenses, finders' fees, commissions, brokers' fees, surveyors' [..]

An increase in the value of a capital asset (investment or real estate) that gives it a higher worth than the purchase price.

The profit one receives when one sells an investment for more than one paid for it. Capital gains are taxable income and must be reported to the IRS on your tax return. capital gains distribution.

Profit earned on the sale of securities, either through dividends or by selling the securities at a higher price than they originally cost.

Profit earned on the sale of securities, either through dividends or by selling the securities at a higher price than they originally cost.

Portion of the total gain recognized on the sale or exchange of a noninventory asset which is not taxed as ordinary income. Capital gains have historically been taxed at a lower rate than ordinary inc [..]

The positive difference in valuation between the purchase price and sale price of an investment.

The amount by which the proceeds from the sale of a capital asset exceed its original purchase price.

Represents the gain generated through the disposal of an asset.

The profit from the sale of a property or an investment.

Profit from selling or transferring assets at a higher price than their initial cost. For most investments sold at a profit, the IRS is owed capital gains tax. Capital loss is a decrease in the value of an investment or asset.

Also known as capital appreciation, capital gain measures the increase in value of an asset over time.

An increase in the value of an asset such as stocks, bonds, mutual funds and real estate between the time the asset was purchased and the time the asset was sold.

The difference (gain or loss) between the basis in a capital asset and the value that is realized from its sale or disposition. Back to Top

A gain or profit recognized when a security is purchased at one price and sold at a higher price. It does not include dividend or interest income.

 – Realised increase in the value of an asset.

Profit made on securities by selling the security for a higher price than was paid for that security. 

A capital gain

the difference between the price you receive when selling an asset and its adjusted cost base. A capital gain is the profit you make when you sell a stock for more than you paid. A capital loss occurs [..]

Capital gain is the amount of money a product’s selling price exceeds it’s actual purchase price.

is an increase in the value of capital.

An increase in the value of a capital asset such as common stock. If the asset is sold, the gain is a "realized" capital gain. A capital gain may be short-term (one year or less) or long-ter [..]

When a stock is sold for a profit, the capital gain is the difference between the net sales price of the securities and their net cost, or original basis. If a stock is sold below cost, the difference [..]